This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held from 23 to 25 May 2025, underscored the 20-year partnership between BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este. The most spectacular cars of their time competed in eight different competition classes for the coveted trophies, above all the ‘Trofeo BMW Group’, with which the distinguished jury crowned the overall winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
A WINNER FROM ITALY.
A WINNER FROM ITALY.
Historically, the 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3) was not just any racing car – it was a groundbreaking machine that redefined the concept of the Grand Prix racing car. The vehicle was designed by the brilliant Vittorio Jano and was one of the first true single-seater racing cars. On Sunday, the vehicle from the Auriga Collection in Germany received the prestigious ‘Trofeo BMW Group – Best of Show’ award.
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 offers a unique opportunity to highlight the enduring fascination of mobility, seamlessly bridging the automobile’s storied past with its contemporary and future iterations.
BMW 507 IS THE PUBLIC’S FAVOURITE.
BMW 507 IS THE PUBLIC’S FAVOURITE.
The winner of the “Trofeo Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este”, selected by Public Referendum, was the 1957 BMW 507. Its sleek and superbly balanced body design, paired with a 3.2-litre V8 engine, makes it an icon of automotive engineering.
STAR ON THE LAWN: THE BMW M2 CS.
STAR ON THE LAWN: THE BMW M2 CS.
Three BMW world premieres were eagerly awaited. Friday evening began with the BMW M world premiere of the BMW M2 CS, which caused a sensation with its spectacular paint finish in BMW Individual Velvet Blue metallic and wheels in gold bronze. The high-performance sports car is the latest model in the popular and particularly powerful BMW M CS special edition series.
At the BMW Group Cocktail that followed, two breathtaking world premieres set the tone for a festive first night: the BMW Concept Speedtop, an exclusive three-door interpretation of a BMW Touring with a unique colour and material concept, and the BMW Motorrad Concept RR, a glimpse of the next generation of BMW RR superbikes.
A CELEBRATION FOR ALL PETROLHEADS.
On Sunday, 25 May 2025, the ‘Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day – Il Festival’ offered all interested parties the opportunity to experience the parade of vehicles from the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. This fascinating day in the beautiful gardens of the nearby Villa Erba was an automotive celebration for all ages. The event format ‘Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht’, well known in Munich and by now also established on Lake Como, was once again part of the festival weekend in 2025.
